Main reasons include frustration with federal policies seen as harmful to Alberta's energy sector (like pipeline delays and carbon taxes), net fiscal transfers where Alberta sends billions more to Ottawa than it gets back, and a feeling of western alienation—Albertans often feel overlooked or unfairly treated compared to central and eastern Canada.

Support for Alberta independence is steadily growing. After repeated federal elections that leave most Albertans feeling politically ignored, people are re-examining the facts. As they learn that Billions of dollars are taken from Alberta taxpayers every year and are spent elsewhere in the country—where they vote liberal—many initial skeptics become supporters of independence.

Citizen initiative petitions have been submitted to Elections Alberta and are currently collecting signatures. No referendum date has been been set yet. While it is entirely up to the Government of Alberta to decide, some speculate the referendum will be in October 2026.

Yes - Canada's Supreme Court ruled provinces can pursue secession with a clear referendum question and a clear majority vote, triggering negotiations with the federal government. The federal "Clarity Act" outlines the process.

Alberta is already landlocked, and has always been. So are many nations in other continents. This does not prevent trade, it just means that negotiations would be with other countries, and we would not be restricted by the Canadian federal government anymore. Existing north-south trade with the US could be completely opened up.

Everything would be negotiated: Alberta could keep the Canadian dollar initially, and perhaps add the US dollar or crypto currencies during a transition period. What some people are suggesting would be best is that Alberta create its own currency that was backed by our oil reserves.

Regarding citizenship, prime minister Mark Carney holds 3 passports from 3 different countries. There's no reason you couldn't hold a Canadian passport and a passport from Alberta.

Regarding other details around military, pensions, indigenous rights, etc. sometimes it is helpful to remember that in the past 50 years there have been 50 brand-new nations created. Whatever issues there are, they can be overcome. Others have done it. So can we.

Some discuss this as an option (polls show 10-20% support), citing cultural/economic ties. However, it would require approval from both Canada (via secession) and the US Congress—highly unlikely without massive political shifts. Most focus remains on full independence.

Some say, "who wants to leave one bad relationship just to go into another?"